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Browns DE Desmond Bryant agreed to reduce his base salary from $6 million to $1.25 million.

It's unclear if Bryant is accepting a straight pay cut or if part or all of the $4.75 million he's losing in base salary was converted to a signing bonus. He's currently on the Browns' NFI list after suffering a torn pectoral muscle during an offseason workout. Sep 9 - 9:36 AM

The move was expected after Bryant went down in a workout earlier this month. Bryant has been a quality rotational lineman since coming over from the Raiders two years ago, but is going on 31 and due $7 million next season. He probably won't be back at that price. Jul 28 - 3:57 PM

Browns DE Desmond Bryant (torn pec) is "hopeful" he can return this season.

The Browns have all but ruled him out for the season, but Bryant is holding out hope. "The timetable for rehab is 4-6 months, so it's possible," Bryant said. "I'll do everything I can to get back as soon as I can." Xavier Cooper is expected to take over for Bryant in the starting lineup with rookie Carl Nassib in the mix as well. Jul 21 - 8:39 AM

The Browns confirmed DE Desmond Bryant suffered a torn pectoral and is "unlikely to be able to return" at any point this season.

Bryant underwent surgery on Tuesday after suffering the injury working out. Some combination of John Hughes, Xavier Cooper, and Carl Nassib will handle 3-4 end duties for the Browns this season. Armonty Bryant could also kick back down to play end. Desmond is signed through 2017, but his $7 million non-guaranteed salary might be tough for the Browns to swallow next year. Jul 13 - 11:18 AM

Depth Charts

Cody Kessler (concussion) has been medically cleared and resumed practicing on Monday.

While it's good news that Kessler has overcome the second concussion of his rookie season, the Browns have said nothing about his status or whether he will start coming out of the Week 13 bye. Josh McCown has not played particularly well in recent weeks, but he clearly gives the Browns their best shot to avoid 0-16.

It'll end Payton's season. A fifth-round pick out of UCLA, Payton earned only 30 snaps on offense while wallowing behind Terrelle Pryor, Corey Coleman, Andrew Hawkins, Ricardo Louis, and Rashard Higgins on the Browns' wide receiver depth chart. Payton may be hard pressed to make the Browns' 2017 roster, but he will be given every opportunity in next year's training camp.